Senior Health

Know the Warning Signs of Heat Exhaustion in the Elderly

Throughout the long, cold winter, we enthusiastically looked forward to the heat of summer. What a relief to finally throw…

3 years ago

Understanding the Warning Signs of Parkinson’s Disease

Though nearly one million individuals are living with Parkinson’s disease within the United States alone, the condition was perhaps first…

3 years ago

Joint Stiffness from Osteoarthritis Increases Fall Risk for Older Adults

The statistics related to senior falls are astonishing. Falls are the leading cause for injury in seniors, and lead to…

3 years ago

What Is Happening with My Loved One? Hospital-Induced Delirium in Older Adults

A hospital stay is not something an older adult looks forward to, but at least there is the reassuring fact…

3 years ago

How Home Care Can Help Seniors Manage Long-Term Medical Conditions

Do you ever get up in the morning and realize, from the moment you got out of bed, that it…

3 years ago

Caring for a Senior Loved One in the Late Stages of Dementia: Part 3 of 3

Receiving the news that your senior family member has been diagnosed with dementia is life-changing. Thinking through the many elements…

3 years ago

Top Ways to Fight Extreme Fatigue in Older Adults

Springing our clocks forward left a lot of us feeling sluggish from losing that extra hour of sleep. But before…

3 years ago

Choosing Healthy Food Options This Holiday Season Keeps Cholesterol in Check

From November to January, it’s easy to lose track of our healthy eating routine during family and holiday get-togethers. For…

3 years ago

Living With Chronic Kidney Disease: Foods for Healthy Kidney Function

While chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects roughly 11% of adult Americans, for the elderly, the frequency rate jumps to nearly…

4 years ago

Seniors and Mental Health: A Growing Concern

They are called our “golden years” for good reason; getting older brings with it a wealth of positive benefits, including…

4 years ago